Reviews
Reviews of movies and TV shows available to watch online on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Instant Video, NOW TV, BBC iPlayer, iTunes, BFI Player and more.
UK TV review: True Detective – Season 1, Episode 8 (spoilers)
April 13, 2014 | David Farnor
A near-flawless piece of television.Read More
Netflix film review: Dead Man Down
April 13, 2014 | Chris BryantDirector: Niels Arden Oplev Cast: Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard Certificate 15 Watch Dead Man Down online: Netflix UK
Let’s assume that Dead Man Down doesn’t take place in the real world. In the real world, a Hungarian mob … Read More
Spoiler-free review: Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 2 – The Lion and the Rose
April 13, 2014 | Selina Pearson
If there’s one thing those nice, hospitable Westerosi like, it’s a tasteful wedding – whether it’s a coupling to stabilise power and prevent war or a last-ditch attempt for a noble, declining house to get a bit of cash, or … Read More
Why you should catch up with Sons of Anarchy
April 12, 2014 | Chris Bryant
This review is based on Season 1.
With the violence and brutality Kurt Sutter brought to The Shield plus darkly comic characters and heart-wrenching plots, Sons of Anarchy might just be one of the best shows around.
Charlie Hunnam (Pacific … Read More
VOD film review: Almost Married
April 11, 2014 | Ruby
Director: Ben Cookson Cast: Philip McGinley, Emily Atack, Mark Stobbart, Bill Fellows Certificate: 15 Watch Almost Married online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Some days you wonder, given the … Read More
VOD film review: The Lunchbox
April 11, 2014 | David Farnor
Charming in its simplicity, this dainty drama is a delectable treat worth savouring.Read More
VOD film review: Easy Money II: Hard to Kill
April 10, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Babak Najafi Cast: Joel Kinnaman, Dragomir Mrsic Certificate: 15 Watch Easy Money 2 online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Joel Kinnaman returns to the role of JW in … Read More
VOD film review: Oldboy (2013)
April 10, 2014 | James Butlin
This remake of the modern Korean classic is a hollow shell of a film.Read More
The Pirates! review: Fun (and ham) for all the family
April 10, 2014 | Jo Bromilow
Brian Blessed. Parrots. Ham. Aardman’s stop-motion sea adventure has something for everyone.Read More
VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 14 (T.A.H.I.T.I.)
April 9, 2014 | Neil BrazierThis review contains spoilers.
What is it about using acronyms as episode titles in this series? As Skye’s life hangs in the balance, Agent Coulson knows there is only one way to save her – the same way S.H.I.E.L.D. saved … Read More
